Key takeaways:
  • What is crucial for project success? A productive kickoff meeting sets the right tone and is essential for the success of a project.
  • What should you do before starting a project? Complete a 10-step project kickoff checklist to ensure all bases are covered.
  • How can you enhance team collaboration? Consider a trial of project management tools like Wrike to boost team collaboration.
  • What are the similarities between football and project management? Both require careful preparation and teamwork from the outset to achieve goals.
  • What can help prevent project setbacks? Addressing common issues like scope creep early on can maintain project focus and progress.

With the start of fall and a new football season, we can't help but notice the similarities between kicking off football and kicking off new projects. The contracts have been signed, hands shaken, and you’re now officially hired to lead a new project. Get ready to roll up your sleeves — now the real work begins!
 
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Similarly to football, the success of a good project is determined by a productive kickoff meeting. Setting the right tone from the get-go can make or break your project. So time to huddle up and go for a touchdown by following our 10-step project kickoff checklist. Go team, go!

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